Disney Girls (1957)

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"Disney Girls (1957)"
The Dutch single release of the song, backed with "Surf's Up"[1]
Song by The Beach Boys
from the album Surf's Up
Released	August 30, 1971
Recorded	June 3, 1971
Genre	Soft rock
Length	4:07
Label	Brother/Reprise
Songwriter(s)	Bruce Johnston
Producer(s)	The Beach Boys

"Disney Girls (1957)" is a song written by Bruce Johnston for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1971 album, Surf's Up. The lead vocals are by Johnston, who also plays upright piano, Moog synthesizer, and mandolin. It is included on his 1977 solo album, Going Public.

The song is a nostalgic reflection sung from the viewpoint of a man who rejects reality in favour of the nostalgia he felt towards the fantasy world of the girls in Walt Disney movies and television shows, songs by Patti Page and the days he made wine in his garage, enjoying lemonade in the country shade. "Disney Girls (1957)" has proven to be one of Bruce Johnston's most enduring songs, still occasionally performed by The Beach Boys in concert. It has been covered by many artists, including Art Garfunkel, Cass Elliott, Alexander Rybak, Doris Day, Jack Jones and Captain & Tennille. Elliot's version (from the album Cass Elliot) features Johnston and Carl Wilson. It is rumoured that The Byrds' Gene Clark has recorded it but his version remains unreleased.

The song has long been Johnston's solo spot during Beach Boys live shows. It was performed during the band's 50th Anniversary set and, along with "Wendy" (on which he was not the original lead vocal), as his only consistent lead during the shows.

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